The durable sitcom about a single mom who slings hash at Mel's Diner is based on the 1974 movie `Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore' and ran for nine seasons. The spinoff series `Flo,' with Polly Holliday, ran from 1980-81.

Season 9 Episode Guide

On their final day at the diner, Mel closes the blinds and gives away the cow creamers as the gang reminisces about the last nine years. Alice: Linda Lavin. Mel: Vic Tayback. Vera: Beth Howland. Tommy: Philip McKeon.